The developing role of the Justice Minister in the light of challenges facing the rule of law in the Commonwealth.

The article discusses the highlights of the Meeting of Commonwealth Law Ministers in Edinburgh, Scotland, in July 2008. Conference secretary and director Betty Mould-Iddrisu presented a paper on the need to further refine principles underpinning a rule of law framework for the Commonwealth. Professor Christopher H. W. Gane presented a paper which addresses a number of issues and challenges facing the role of the Law Ministers within the Commonwealth.